2016 ANNUAL REPORT

Long Island Contractors’ Association Inc.

The Voice of ’s Highway & Infrastructure Professionals 2016 LICA Looks Back: The Year in Review 2016 began on a good note as Congress returned to session in January to celebrate the passage of the first federal law in over a decade to provide long-term funding for surface transportation infrastruc - ture planning and investment. The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act authorizes $305 billion in funding for fiscal years 2016 through 2020. With this long-needed federal funding providing stability, the state legislature then went to work to develop its own five-year transportation capital program —the first one in over a decade— and that program was adopted as part of the state’s fiscal budget in April.

Regrettably, the capital program project list which was promised to be released at the time of the budget’s passage, was not revealed until several months later, shortly after LICA filed a Freedom of Information Law (FOIL) request, a decision which LICA was left little choice but to do, with the end of the construction season quickly approaching.

Governor touted infrastructure as one of his top priorities in 2016. Having a penchant for mega-projects, the Governor exerted his influence to push forward the new Tappan Zee Bridge, the Second Avenue Subway, LaGuardia Airport reconstruction, the revamped Goethals and Kosciusko bridges, and Long Island Rail Road’s Second Track project (on the Ronkonkoma Line) and the Third Track expansion on the LIRR Main Line. His attention to detail was highlighted as he selected bathroom tiles for the new Long Island Welcome Center off the LIE. This particular project called for its construction to be completed in record-setting time, an accomplishment made possible by the fine (and fast) work of LICA’s own Peter Scalamandre & Sons, Inc. (see pages 7-8 for more on that project).

At the municipal government level on Long Island, finance instability continued. Both Nassau and Suffolk Counties have frustrated vendors with long overdue accounts payable for work completed, and attrition of public works staffs seem to continue to create further project delivery delays.

On a national level, the presidential campaign was one that will certainly go down in history. Trump, the ultimate victor metaphorically stumped for construction (“build that wall”) and drainage (“drain the swamp”) projects. Following his victory, he pledged to create a trillion dollar infrastructure program. We hope his intention holds true and that he will be able to present a comprehensive and soundly-funded plan for consideration. Senator , who was re-elected and then tapped to be the new Senate Minority Leader, stood with LICA in December 2016 and committed to work with the incoming president on transportation infrastructure needs and gave assurances that he will support dollars in the most responsible manner. 2017 should prove to be an interesting year for our country and our industry.

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LICA placed ads in various Our members WORK here Our members PLAY here publication LICA is proud to support and encourage s throughout 2016 greater opportunity for all certified Minority & Women-Owned Business Enterprises in Our members LIVE here to highlight and support our the heavy construction industry with a 30% discount on first-year LICA membership for all State MWBE organizations. For position on key issues. Far further details or to apply for membership, right is an ad we placed to visit: www.licanys.org. Building BETTER opportunities FOR We ARE Long Island and we support publicize LICA’s strong the LIRR Third Track Expansion Project support for the proposed B LICA salutes Governor Cuomo’s vision MW ES and efforts to make the LIRR Third Track Expansion Project a reality. We join our LIRR Third Track expansion. partners at the Right Track for Long Island Coalition in support of this project to ensure continued economic growth, opportunity and prosperity for our mem- Above is an ad promoting LICA’s new policy for 2017 which will offer a bers and an improved quality of life for all Long Islanders. 30% first year membership discount to any New York State Certified MWBE organization. This not only supports Governor Cuomo’s call for increased diversity, but should aid in attracting new MWBE firms to LICA which will help our members meet the Governor’s lofty MWBE contract requirements. Long Island Rail Road Helping Members Succeed 2017: The Road Ahead In an effort to help members maximize their full membership Fasten your seatbelts! The year ahead looks to be a bumpy ride… and it’s not potential, LICA created a new solely from the deteriorated road conditions on Long Island. The new Trump guide entitled Make the Most of Administration has vowed to shake up the status quo. And although no one ex pects your LICA Membership . it to be “business as usual,” our industry is positioned to reap some benefits, with Trump touting the nation’s great need for infrastructure reinvestment. Despite This handy guide outlines all some questionable choices to head certain federal agencies, Trump did tap a the networking opportunities, seasoned, well-respected professional to serve as the Secretary of Transportation. member events, advertising and Secretary Elaine Chao, a graduate of Long Island’s own Syosset High School, other benefits available to our served as the Secretary of Labor during the George W. Bush’s Administration and members - most which are free has also held many key leadership positions within the DOT. of charge. To download a copy, click on the JOIN LICA link on This year, we anticipate Congress will debate major infrastructure initiatives. the LICA website homepage at: New Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has already pledged to LICA that www.licanys.org . he will work hard to ensure funding is secured for major projects destined for our region. LICA is also pleased that several other congressional leaders are working Members should also sign up diligently to take steps toward fixing the Highway Trust Fund (HTF). With both for our bi-weekly electronic the White House and Congress led by the same party, we hope this is the year that newsletter- LICA’s Latest -which meaningful regulatory reform will be enacted for project delivery and funding. is distributed every other Tues - day and contains all the latest On the state level, Governor Andrew Cuomo continues to position himself as the national, state, next infrastructure mega-builder, following the legacy of Robert Moses. Pushing local, and LICA- projects to be completed at a rapid pace, a la the new Tappan Zee Bridge, Second Make related news. To the Most Avenue Subway, Kosciusko Bridge and the Long Island Welcome Center, Cuomo of your register, click the LICA apparently has no intention of allowing the ink to dry on the imminent final Membership yellow banner at environmental impact study for the Long Island Rail Road Third Track project, A Guide to the Benefits the bottom of the and Resources Available to before he breaks ground for construction. LICA believes we will see swift move - LICA Members ment and an award for its construction before the end of 2017. Cuomo is also LICA website home page. honchoing the reconstruction for both LaGuardia and Kennedy Airport projects. The Voice of Long Island’s Highway & Infrastructure Professionals

Water quality and environmental needs for the state, especially on Long Island, finally appear to be receiving the attention they warrant. Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan and his members are in serious dialogue about providing funding to address clean water and waste water system upgrades and expansions. LICA Table of Contents Page estimates the Long Island region needs at least $4 billion over the next five years LICA Events ...... 4 to address just the water and sewer systems in our bi-county region and we will - Safety Seminar continue to advocate vigorously to support funding for these critical projects. - Annual Meeting & Dinner - Fall Breakfast - PAC Luncheon While there is an overemphasis on mega-projects, LICA continues to underscore the need for traditional projects that maintain our region’s infrastructure and Members On the Job ...... 8 - Peter Scalamandre & Sons benefit our economic well-being, the livelihood of our family-owned contracting - Metro Paving businesses and the local workforce. Our attention will focus on projects that - Picone Bove JV address congestion relief, drainage repair and safety improvements. - Grace Industries LICA: Advocacy ...... 12 Many local elected officials will face the ballot box in 2017 and the current state - Bellone Clean Water - RebuildNY Now Rally of affairs is troublesome. Nassau and Suffolk counties, as well as several towns - LICA Goes to Washington and villages, are struggling financially and many are also tainted with corruption - Zeldin’s Safe Bridges Funding scandals and downgraded bond ratings. Meanwhile government partners struggle - LICA & Labor Hit the Road - LICA Serves on LIMBA Panel with issues due to attrition of employee institutional knowledge and experience. - Testimony for Third Track - LICA and ARTBA Events In the year ahead, LICA will continue to fight for prompt payments to vendors, - Bellone’s Economic Boost and highlight the need for expedient and transparent procurement processes. We New LICA Members also understand that local municipalities hold the highest market share for the & About LICA ...... 16 heavy construction industry in our region, therefore LICA will keep the spotlight on local projects to meet the needs of our region and our members. 3 2016 LICA Safety Seminar As part of our ongoing commitment to promote safety and compliance in our industry, LICA was pleased to welcome over 150 attendees at our annual LICA Safety Seminar, held on J anuary 8, 2016 at the UPSKY Hotel. The morning session, presented by Brad Sant of the American Road & Transportation Builders Assocation (ARTBA), covered a comprehensive collection of “Roadway Safety” topics with an interactive presentation for over 80 LICA members and guests.

Our afternoon session featured presentations from Richard Clarkson, P.E. and Syed Rahman, P.E. from the New York State Department of Environ- mental Conservation (NYSDEC). They addressed the new guidelines for waste control plans at New York State registered C&D debris facilities. The 70+ participants listened with interest to the pres- entation and learned that Part 360 Regulations of the NYSDEC Materials Management Program are due to be widely revised in the near future.

With recent local news headlines about concerns about contaminated fill and related water quality issues, this workshop touched upon timely and important topics. LICA is proud to help keep our members and colleagues up-to-date on these relevant industry issues. Engineers who attended the workshop are also qualified to receive 4 PDH credits.

Photos: (Top to Bottom) Syed Rahman, P.E. of NYSDEC addresses attendees. Brad Sant of ARTBA giving his interactive “Roadway Safety” presentation. (Below) Safety Seminar prticipants listen intently to the information being presented. 2016 LICA Annual Meeting & Dinner events The Long Island Contractors’ Association was pleased to welcome several prominent elected officials to our Annual Meeting on March 10, 2016, including NY State Lieutenant Governor . The Lt. Governor, who serves as Chair of all New York Regional Economic Development Councils (REDC), joined LICA to accept the 2016 LICA Partnership Award on behalf of the Long Island Regional Economic Development Council (LIREDC). This award was given to the LIREDC in recognition of their efforts and success to win funding for critical projects that help ensure future economic growth for our region. In the first five rounds of state- wide competition the LIREDC “won” four out of five times earning a total of $425 million for 468 various projects. Many of the winning proposals include heavy construction and other infrastructure-based work such as sewers and parking garages which should benefit our industry. LICA was also pleased to recognize several key individuals within the LIREDC organization whose hard work and dedication made these achievements possible: Kevin Law and Stuart Rabinowitz, Co-Chairs of the LIREDC; Desmond Ryan and Jim Morgo, LIREDC Infrastructure Committee Workgroup Co-Chairs; Cara Longworth, ESD Regional Director; Denise Zani, ESD Project Manager; and Brian Scripture, ESD Economic Development Specialist.

Senate Majority Leader John J. Flanagan, served as the keynote speaker for LICA’s Annual Meeting and State Budget Review where he spoke candidly about the challenges of the budgetary process in Albany and some of the issues that directly affect our industry. Of particular note was the Governor’s refusal to sign a transportation MOU last year, and the lack of a five year DOT plan which would allow both municipalities and contractors to plan ahead and execute projects in a more timely fashion. The Senator clearly understood how the lack of an MOU and other such delays in Albany have had a negative impact “in the real world” and he has vowed to continue the fight to remedy these issues. Ideally, he would like to have an MOU signed and delivered in unison with the budget, in order to accelerate the timeline for getting projects and funding “out the door” to the industry, in time for the upcoming construction season.

Senator Tom Croci, Senator Michael Venditto and Suffolk County Execu - tive Steve Bellone also gave brief remarks and were joined in attendance by members of the Assembly including David McDonough, Michael Fitzpatrick, Andrew Raia, Joseph Saladino and Kimberly Jean-Pierre. The evening also included a very informative and fiscally thought- provoking presentation about the state budget by guest speaker, E.J. McMahon, President of the Empire Center for Public Policy.

Of course a few minutes were set aside to address some official LICA business. LICA Executive Director Marc Herbst accepted the unanimous vote of membership to renew the expired terms of four board members for an additional term on the LICA Board of Directors. They were: Patrick Ahern of Edward Ehrbar, Inc., Paul Farino of Kings Park Asphalt Corp., James Haney III of H&L Contracting LLC and John Lizza of Intercounty Paving Associates. Herbst thanked the board members for their past service and noted his appreciation of their willingness to serve again.

Photos: (Top to Bottom) Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul; Senator Tom Croci, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and LICA Board Member Billy Haugland, Jr. of Grace Industries LLC; LICA Executive Director Marc Herbst, LICA Board Chairman Jim Pratt and Senator John Flanagan. 5 LICA Fall Breakfast Hits a Home Run On Friday, September 16th, LICA welcomed more than 200 members, supporters and elected officials to our 2016 LICA Bi-County Infrastructure Breakfast, at Carlyle on the Green, including Senator Tom Croci—LICA’s 2016 PAC honoree – who said a few words and led the attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance. Executive Director Marc Herbst then began the official program by remarking on the importance of long-term planning and sufficient funding for infrastructure projects. Not only does the massive size, large price tag and complex nature of these projects often demand multi-year plans, but our members, the contractors and subcontractors who build this infrastructure and drive our economy, need this same visibility in order to maintain a stable workforce and ensure the timely procurement of materials and machinery.

It is for all these reasons that Herbst, on behalf of the LICA board of directors, publicly thanked our local leaders and elected officials. Their efforts helped ensure that important legislation such as the FAST Act was passed. LICA also praised Governor Cuomo and our state legislators for approving funding for the state’s new 5-year capital program – the largest transportation plan in the state’s history. He also applauded everyone’s commitment to moving several important “mega- projects” forward including the LIRR Second Track and Third Track projects, East Side Access and the renovation of LaGuardia Airport, among others.

In honor of these accomplishments and as a thank you for their ongoing efforts in the battle to fight for local infrastructure needs, Herbst presented each official in attendance with a full size bat engraved with the message “Going to Bat for Long Island Infrastructure” from the Long Island Contractors’ Association. Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan was the first to receive this symbolic award and spoke briefly about the efforts he was putting forth in Albany to support infrastructure.

Guest Speakers Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano was LICA’s first guest speaker. He thanked all the Senators present for their help to secure funding for important projects like the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum and the Bay Park Sewage Treatment Plant, noting that several LICA members here today were currently working on the Bay Park project. To date, Mangano said $460 million in contracts have been awarded for this project with an additional $175 million to be bid out in the months ahead. Mangano believes the single most important project for Nassau County and our environment is the ocean outfall pipe and noted they were preparing to bid out for a study to determine if the existing outfall pipe can be utilized and re-purposed, substantially reducing costs. In closing, he urged all the legislators to come together to approve his pro - posed $275 million capital plan, remarking “The time is now to come together and work for the betterment of the people.”

Photo: (L to R Standing) Congressman Peter King, Senator Todd Kaminsky, Senator Phil Boyle, Senator , Senator , Senator John Flanagan, LICA’s Marc Herbst, Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano, Senator Tom Croci, Congressman Lee Zeldin, Senator Michael Venditto, Congressman Steve Israel, Nassau County DA Madeline Singas, Assemblyman David McDonough. (Seated) Islip Town Supervisor Angie Carpenter, Assemblyman , Nassau Comptroller George Maragos, Long Beach City Manager Jack Schnirman, Assemblyman Michael Fitzpatrick, Assemblyman Andrew Raia, Assemblywoman Kimberly Jean-Pierre, Assemblywoman Michaelle Solanges, Assemblyman Joseph Saladino, Assemblyman Chuck Lavine, and Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone. LICA PAC Honors Senator Tom Croci

The 2016 LICA PAC Luncheon held on November 3, 2016 to honor Senator Tom Croci was a resounding success. The Senator expressed his thanks to the LICA Board and our members for all the work they do and the support we provide by advocating for sound infrastructure investments. During brief comments, Senator Croci vowed to make sure Albany continues to provide funding for key infrastructure projects, such as sewers for Suffolk County. Croci also noted the important role infrastructure will play in our efforts to keep both our youth and our retired residents here on Long Island. LICA was pleased to show its support for this outstanding candidate.

Photos: (Top) LICA Executive Director Marc Herbst and Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan. (Bottom, L and R) LICA Deputy Executive Director Sheryl Buro with Senator Tom Croci and with Assemblyman Joseph Saladino. (Center, Bottom) LICA Executive Director Marc Herbst with Congressman Steve Israel.

Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-01) introduced his colleague, Congressman Peter King (R, NY-02). Congressman King shared his thoughts with the crowd on the current presidential campaign, noting that it would be one of the most exciting, controversial, and “thought about” elections in history. He also took great pride in noting that Long Island’s own (one of our LICA Breakfast Sponsors) would be the focus of the entire country when they host the first debate between the two main candidates. He urged everyone to tune into the debate and listen to both candidates on the issues.

Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone wrapped up the breakfast program noting that despite tight budgets, infrastructure goes hand-in-hand with two of his two top priorities: water quality and economic development. Bellone was pleased to note that local leaders were working together to help advance some of the most important infrastructure projects including an outfall pipe and the “sewering” of homes on the south shore of Suffolk County. Over the next 12-16 months, Bellone expects to let over $100 million in new construc - tion projects, plus another $200 million for the outfall pipe investment. And, thanks to many of the state and federal leaders in the room, Suffolk has an additional $383 million in Superstorm Sandy recovery funds for projects that will be let over the next two years. He ended his remarks by stressing the need to identify a recurring funding source to support a local infrastructure fund, noting that he has no desire to make plans that sit on a shelf. “What really matters is getting stuff done and growing our economy”. Photos: (Left to Right, Top to Bottom) Senator Croci with LICA Chairman James J. Pratt, III; As part of the breakfast event, LICA also honored Congressman Steve Israel with LICA Board Member Jason Golden of 110 Sand Company; with Joseph K. Posillico of (D, NY-03) for his service and support of “all things Long Island” as Israel Posillico, Inc.; and with Billy Haugland, Jr. of prepared to retire from Congress. As a token of LICA’s appreciation, Herbst Grace Industries. (Group shot) Senator Croci presented the Congressman with a Long Island themed gift basket and with PAC Luncheon attendees showing support for Mission United—a program of the United Way traded in his mock New York to Washington DC Amtrak ticket for a Hampton of Long Island which helps military veterans. Jitney Winery Tour ticket, far more suitable for his retirement! 7

Long Island Welcome Center on the job

PETER SCALAMANDRE & SONS, INC. It seemed only right that a new state-of-the-art Long Island Welcome Center (NYSDOT #D263143, 2022490) which sits between exits 51 and 52 of the LIE, should be built by a long-time Long Islander such as LICA member Peter Scalamandre & Sons Inc. (PSSI). So when Peter—LICA’s longest serving board member—and his crew (headed by General Superintendent Tom Hayes) were awarded the contract, we knew it would be something for all of Long Island to be proud of. As a high priority project for Governor Cuomo, this highly visible worksite went from “dirt to done” in less than five months. After moving 20,000+ yards of earth during excavation to completing every detail of the 15,000 square foot building and its 135 parking spaces, this project is a testament to the hard work, experience and craftsmanship of PSSI and all the LICA members and labor partners that worked alongside them on this project.

LICA Members at Work on Long Island LICA members have won contracts for some of the largest, most important and high-profile infrastructure projects around the Long Island region including the LIRR Second Track project, the Bay Park Sewage Treatment Plant, the reconstruction of Rt. 347 and dozens more. Our association is known for it’s long list of reliable, reputable and responsible general and sub-contractors —many which are multi-generational family businesses who helped build this Island. LICA is proud to represent these profession - als who, together with our supportive Supplier and Associate members, make it possible to deliver projects on-time and on- budget with quality workmanship, experience and professionalism second to none.

These pages highlight just a few of the many projects some of our members worked on throughout 2016.

9 Rt 110 /Rt 27 Bridge

PICONE BOVE JV LICA member Picone Bove JV is on the job installing a temporary bridge as the first phase of a project that will fully replace the Rt. 110 Bridge which crosses over Rt. 27 (Sunrise Highway) . The $23 million design-build project will feature a wider span with larger shoulders and a BJK USTA National Tennis Center sidewalk to improve pedestrian safety. Vertical clearance above Rt. 27 will also be increased in an effort to reduce the METRO PAVING LLC TAKES CENTER COURT potential of trucks striking the bridge. Dennis Kellerman, President of LICA member Metro Paving LLC, may not know much about tennis but he sure knows how to work his asphalt. Just ask him about the special mix and “perfect pitch” his crew had to achieve in order to lay the critical foundation for one of the most famous sporting surfaces in all of tennis - Center Court in Arthur Ashe Stadium. For more than two months, the project could have been re-named the “LICA National Tennis Center” as Metro Paving worked alongside sev - eral other LICA members at this world famous sports facility: Rason Asphalt, headed by LICA board member James Haney, III, was the key asphalt supplier and Kellerman ’s Metro Paving was on the job as a sub-contractor for another LICA member, Ruttura & Sons, who were busy overseeing other key projects like relocating the US Open Court of Champions wall and walkway.

But, as pros in every sport know, it’s all about the preparation. And before Metro Paving could claim their success for a job well done, they had to overcome numerous logistical challenges and multiple “can’t miss” deadlines to get Center Court - as well as several other show courts and adjacent parking lots - ready for the 2016 US Open. Metro relied on their experienced team and the help of many LICA labor partners including IUOE Local 138, Laborers Local 1298 and Operating Engineers Local 15.

Photos: (Left) Dennis Kellerman of Metro Paving on Center Court at the BJK USTA National Tennis Center. (Above) Picone Bove JV at work on the Rt. 110/Rt. 27 bridge. (Page right) Grace Industries crews reconstruct the next phase of Route 347. Route 347 Reconstruction

GRACE INDUSTRIES LLC The reconstruction of Route 347 reads like a “who’s who” of LICA membership, featuring the work of several LICA general contractors including: Peter Scalamandre & Sons, Inc., Posillico Inc. (with two contracts) and most recently, Grace Industries LLC, who also won the bid on the initial phase of this long-awaited design-build project.

For this $39.2 million phase of reconstruction (Project#005422/ D900014) Grace Industries will be improving the safety, mobility and environmental impact of Route 347 from Mount Pleasant Road to Terry Road in Smithtown. This includes the addition of a continuous third travel lane in each direction, improved collection and treatment of storm water runoff, and major intersection improvements, as well as a separate shared-use bike and pedestrian path and enhanced bus stops for transit riders. A new “Green Stop” is also part of the project, providing a resting area, benches, shaded canopy, bike racks and more.

Sound walls on both the north and south sides of Route 347 will be installed to help mitigate noise and phase 2 of this project calls for new solar LED lighting, handsome streetscape plantings, decorative center medians, pavement and pedestrian signal poles.

Grace Industries (whose Billy Haugland Jr. is also an active LICA board member) tapped into one of their most experienced teams for this project led by: Richard Neugebauer, Project Executive; Ralph Colucci, Project Manager; Michael Pino, General Superintendent; Barry Barrows, Superintendent; Rafiq Chowdhury, Project Engineer; Peter Michalski, Office Engineer; Matt Laub, General Foreman; and Nick Fischetti, Traffic Control Supervisor. Grace also called on several LICA sub-contractors and suppliers to assist with the project, inc luding: Divad Concrete, Seville Central Mix Corporation and Roman Stone Construction.

Although major reconstruction jobs like this always involve commuter delays and some frustration, in the end, everyone recognizes that these improvements are necessary and must be addressed. Long term, it will pay off by reducing historic daily traffic delays on a roadway which was originally built in the 1950’s as a farm delivery route, but now carries over 70,000 vehicles per day. Judging from the portions of Route 347 that are already completed, these minor inconveniences will be considered well worth the wait!

11 LICA: Advocating for Our Industry LICA continually advocates for our members and works diligently to keep our industry’s needs and concerns in the forefront of our elected leaders. Throughout the year, LICA is busy building relationships, supporting partnerships and representing our membership at various events, press conferences and meetings. Below are summaries of just some of the events LICA participated in during 2016.

LICA BACKS BELLONE’S CLEAN WATER FUND On April 28th, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced a major initiative to protect the waters of Suffolk County with a clean water fund. Joined by several other elected officials, environmental groups and community leaders including LICA’s Executive Director Marc Herbst, the County Executive discussed his plan to address the protection of Suffolk County water quality by making major investments in infrastructure which would not only improve our environment, but will also create Suffolk County jobs. These could include manufacturing jobs to build advanced nitrogen-reducing wastewater treatment systems, such as those offered by LICA member company Roman Stone Construction Co. of Bay Shore. LICA supported this initiative for all the reasons outlined by the County Executive and issued this statement: “This initiative is not just about funding some arcane infrastructure. It is about the future of our environment; whether we can protect our ground water and address the slow motion crisis of nitrogen pollution harming our bays. It is about building a waste water treatment system that ensures the environmental integrity of our county, the underlying foundation of our economy and the value of our homes. The Long Island Contractors’ Association supports this proposal because if we don’t take this step we are putting our collective future at serious risk. It is as simple and crucial as that.”

RALLY FOR TRANSPORTATION PARITY In an ongoing effort to demand that the 2016 state budget reflect parity in transportation funding, LICA joined hundreds of construction workers, highway superintendents and elected officials, as well as industry and labor partners, for the RebuildNY Now Rally held in Albany on March 21, 2016. LICA’s Executive Director Marc Herbst and Assemblyman Dave McDonough (R,C,I-Merrick) among others, addressed the crowd and spoke of the importance for the budget to address the needs of Long Island’s crumbling infrastructure and not only those mega- projects favored by the Governor, many of which more heavily benefit such as renovat - ing Penn Station and LaGuarida Airport. The rally was considered a success when the final budget, once released, showed a historic level of investment in statewide transportation infrastructure. The budget included the largest NYSDOT capital plan in history and provided a slight increase in funding for projects in the Long Island area.

Photos: (Above) County Executive Steve Bellone and LICA’s Marc Herbst address the crowd and media about Bellone’s Clean Water proposal. (Left) Participants at the RebuildNY Now Rally in Albany. LICA GOES TO WASHINGTON advocacy LICA Board Members Joseph K. Posillico of Posillico Civil and Peter Scalamandre of Peter Scalamandre and Sons, headed up a delegation from LICA that traveled to our nation’s capital to participate in the LICA AND LABOR HIT THE ROAD annual New York Roadway Improvement Coalition (NYRIC) legislative As part of our advocacy efforts during reception. There, they met with and thanked members of the 114th the state budgetary process, LICA and our Congress for moving both the two-year Water Resources Reform and labor partners took to the roads (literally) Development Act (WRRDA) and the five-year Fixing America’s Surface last February. With Governor Cuomo Transportation (FAST) Act forward. US Senator Chuck Schumer making local appearances on the Island, graciously welcomed the NYRIC members, LICA and its labor partners the joint forces of the Public Works Alliance including carpenters, laborers, operating engineers and teamsters, as used the opportunity to keep LI’s needs well as our fellow state industry associations – the American Council front and center, by parking a very visible of Engineering Companies of New York (ACEC), Associated General sign truck at these locations calling for Contractors of New York (AGC), the Construction Industry Council more state aid for Long Island roads and (CIC), and the General Contractors Association of New York (GCA). bridges. LICA was pleased to report that LICA Executive Director Marc Herbst was privileged to formally intro - these efforts did not go unnoticed. The duce and recognize our region’s congressional members, including Governor’s administration heard our pleas Congressman Lee Zeldin (NY-1) and Congressman Peter King (NY-3). and became more responsive, while Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan reiterated his resolve to continue fighting to protect our Island’s infrastructure. After hearing these developments, LICA was hopeful that the concerns we raised about the need for sufficient funding to properly serve the 2.7 million Long Islanders who travel our roads and bridges daily would be addressed.

LICA CELEBRATES ZELDIN’S SAFE BRIDGES FUNDING When Congressman Lee Zeldin (R, NY-1) first announced the details of his proposed Safe Bridges Act, LICA was there. And, LICA was pleased to stand beside him once again to celebrate the first infusion of federal dollars coming to Long Island as a result of that act being signed into law. LICA, represented by Deputy Executive Director/CFO Sheryl Buro, thanked the Congressman—who is a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee—for his efforts to keep our bridges safe and for securing the federal funding needed to do so. Sheryl noted that the influx of additional infrastructure funds will “help strengthen our local economy by providing greater employ - ment opportunities for the 150 member firms which LICA represents, many of which are local, family owned businesses.” In addition to the Congressman, Buro also thanked New York State Senator Tom Croci, Assemblyman Dean Murray, Brookhaven Town Supervisor Edward Romaine and Brookhaven Highway Superintendent Dan Losquadro, who continue to fight to obtain funding for projects such as this, the

Hospital Road Bridge in Patchogue. Representative Zeldin reminded Photos: (Left) LICA Deputy Executive Director and CFO all those gathered that this is only the first infusion of federal funding, Sheryl Buro addresses the crowd at Rep. Lee Zeldin’s press and that much more will follow as a result of his efforts and bipartisan conference regarding funding to repair Hospital Road Bridge. (Above) Images of the trucks displaying our urgent message cooperation at the local, state and federal levels. to the Governor to provide aid for Long Island infrastructure.

13 LICA LEADERS ATTEND ARTBA EVENTS LICA Executive Director Marc Herbst and colleague Denise Richard - son, Managing Director of the General Contractors Association (GCA) traveled to St. Louis last September to participate in the annual meet - ing of the Council of State Executives (CSEs) at the American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) conference. In addition to the focus on federal funding, LICA, the GCA and other state leaders discussed issues ranging from safety to workforce development, labor and DBE/diversity/compliance issues as well as new developments in project delivery methods plus policy/regulatory/litigation concerns. LICA SERVES ON LIMBA Herbst is a former Chairman of ARTBA’s CSEs and Richardson was TRANSPORTATION PANEL elected to serve as Chair for 2017. LICA Executive Director Marc Herbst and Mitch Pally, MTA Board Member and In November, LICA’s Deputy Executive Director/CFO Sheryl Buro President of Long Island Builders Institute attended ARTBA’s Northeastern Regional Meeting in Atlantic City. (LIBI), served as guest speakers for the As an ARTBA affiliate, Buro served as a panelist along with Walter June 10, 2016, Long Island Metro Business Pacholczak of AGC, providing market updates and government affairs Action (LIMBA) panel discussion on trans- reports for our region and highlighting many NY mega-projects such portation. Herbst discussed recent key as the LIRR Second and Third Track projects and East Side Access. developments (both good and bad): • Federal government finally adopted 5- year Surface Transportation Act • NYSDOT also approved 5-year capital plan • Governor Cuomo is very persuasive in getting big projects done when he wants making LIRR Third Track a possibility. • 2 months after state budget was approved, no capital projects list has been released.

LICA TESTIFIES IN SUPPORT OF LIRR THIRD TRACK Herbst was also one of several business BELLONE'S $7.5M PLAN TO BOOST SUFFOLK ECONOMY leaders who gave testimony in favor of the Infrastructure, as a means to help boost the economy, has become proposed LIRR Third Track project at one as popular a platform on Long Island as it is with the new incoming of the many public hearings held by the administration. Building on that belief, Suffolk County Executive Steve MTA. Herbst noted the many benefits this Bellone held a press conference in December at MacArthur Airport project would bring the Island, but as part to announce his plans to spend $7.5 million on local infrastructure of his desire to help keep jobs for local improvements. Bellone was joined by Islip Town Supervisor Angie contractors, he urged the MTA to let the Carpenter, Suffolk County Economic Development Committee Chair - seven grade crossings projects as separate man William Lindsay and others, including LICA Executive Director projects instead of as one single combined Marc Herbst. According to Bellone, this $7.5 million in funding for contract which would all but ensure that infrastructure investments will “promote and support community the project would fall to a major national based plans for projects to revitalize communities, create jobs and or international firm . grow Suffolk County’s economy.” The $7.5 million in funding is due to be allocated as follows: Photos: (Above) Ernie Fazio of LIMBA, LICA’s Marc Herbst and Mitch Pally, LIBI President. (Below) Marc • $1.25 million for the design of a federal inspection station Herbst and LIRR President Pat Nowakowski check out renderings of the MTA/LIRR Third Track proposal. at MacArthur Airport • $1.5 million for the Ronkonkoma Hub project The remainder of the funding will be directed to: • Town of Brookhaven (Blue Point Brewery relocation, Upper Port Jefferson revitalization) • Town of Babylon (Long Island Music Hall of Fame at Wyandanch Village, Downtown Lindenhurst) • Town of Southold (Mattituck and Village of Greenport) ROMAN STONE-BUILT SEPTIC SYSTEM RECEIVES SUFFOLK COUNTY APPROVAL Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone announced in December 2016 that the Suffolk County Health Department had provisionally approved the Norweco Singulair TNT Septic System for residential use. The importance of this announcement is two-fold and LICA was proud to be part of it. First, this innovative new septic system has proven extremely successful in reducing nitrogen levels by 70% or more - which means it will be critically important in helping preserve the quality of the waters that surround our island. Secondly, this system will be manufactured right here on Long Island, at LICA member Roman Stone’s Bay Shore facility where they proudly employ over 50 men and women with high-paying union jobs and full benefits, playing an important role in our local economy.

LICA Executive Director Marc Herbst joined the County Executive, his “water czar” Deputy County Executive Peter Scully and Suffolk County Legislator Bill Lindsay, in praising this achievement as a win-win for Long Island. Herbst spoke about Long Island's resiliency and congratulated the Roman Stone family (a proud LICA member and fifth generation 114-year old company, located in Suffolk for the last 55 years) on their long-term history, noting that “We have the best people and resources right here on Long Island”. Roman Stone’s President, Tom Montalbine noted that although this has been a long and expensive process, he hopes it is one that will pay off in the form of better water quality and more work for Long Islanders. Plus, as he says, “It’s the right thing to do for the environ - ment.” We hope Tom’s desire to do the right thing will be matched by similar efforts at the county and/or state level to provide funding to defray or offset the cost of ownership so residents will take the initiative to have one of these new innovative nitrogen-reducing systems installed.

SCHUMER CALLS FOR INFRASTRUCTURE DEAL Mid-December normally brings flurries of snow, but December of 2016 delivered a flurry of press conferences instead. The first, held by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) at the LIRR Ronkonkoma station, detailed Schumer’s commitment to work with the new administration to craft and pass a real infrastructure bill that could benefit Long Island and our aging infrastructure, with one caveat: Schumer made it clear that any proposed infrastructure bill in the next Congress must be fueled by substantial and direct federal funding. Schumer stated that "We need the federal government to do what it’s always done and step up to the plate. We need real expenditures, direct federal investments, not just tax gimmicks to get it done.”

Schumer believes this funding would pave the way for major repairs and improvements on Long Island such as: the LIRR Second Track project, adding sewers for Suffolk County and updating our aging roadways, bridges and water systems. LICA Executive Director Marc Herbst, Dick O’Kane of Nassau-Suffolk Building Trades Council, and Allison Klein, ARTBA Vice President of Member Services all spoke and expressed their strong support for Schumer’s call to action, while others lent support with their attendance including: LICA Board Chairman Jim Pratt, LICA Executive Deputy Director Sheryl Buro and representatives from Teamsters Local 282, IUOE Local 138 and Laborers Local 1298. LICA previously released this official statement of support: “In a political era where divisive rhetoric can prevent the implementation of important public policy, Senator Schumer has been the voice of reason and compromise. With a President-elect who has repeatedly embraced infrastructure as a means to ensure that our economy is strengthened and the obvious need we have for those kinds of funds on Long Island, we welcome Senator Schumer’s bi-partisan call to action and offer our collective support. We are proud to have Senator Schumer continue as our industry’s champion.”

Photo: (Right) LICA’s Marc Herbst, Tawaun Weber-Assistant Director of Vision Long Island, Senator Chuck Schumer and Dick O’Kane of the Nassau-Suffolk Building Trades Council. 15 LICA Welcomes 14 New Members in 2016 LICA was pleased to welcome the following new members to our organization:

• A&S Rebar - Associate Member • Arthur J. Gallagher - Associate Member • Commonwealth Equipment Corporation - Supplier Member • Construction Risk Partners - Associate Member • DeAl Concrete Corp. - Subcontractor Member • Goetz Fitzpatrick LLP - Associate Member • J+M Contractors Brokerage - Associate Member • Kushnick Pallaci PLLC - Associate Member • Maggio Environmental, LLC - Associate Member • Marcum LLP - Associate Member • Meltzer, Lippe, Goldstein & Breitstone, LLP - Associate Member • National Grid - Associate Member • SCS Agency, Inc. - Associate Member • Travelers - Bond & Construction Division - Associate Member

The Voice of Long Island’s Highway & Infrastructure Professionals

About LICA: As “The Voice of Long Island's Highway & Infrastructure Professionals” LICA represents over 160 of Long Island's premier heavy construction general contractors, subcontractors, suppliers and industry supporters. Focused primarily on infrastructure construction including highways, bridges, sewers, parks, other public works and private site development, LICA's member companies play a significant role in sustaining the quality of life and economic engine of Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Since its inception in the 1920’s, LICA has continued to be a strong advocate for the industry.

LICA Board Members

James Pratt, III Paul Farino Chairman Secretary/Treasurer Patrick Ahern Nelson Fernandes Jason Golden Pratt Brothers, Inc. Kings Park Asphalt Corp. Edward Ehrbar, Inc. Divad Concrete, Inc. 110 Sand Company 45 South 4th Street 201 Moreland Road, Suite 2 4 Executive Plaza, Suite 155 P.O. Box 1179 170 Cabot Street Bay Shore, NY 11706 Hauppauge, NY 11788 Yonkers, NY 10701 Ronkonkoma, NY 11779 West Babylon, NY 11704 631.667.6800 631.543.7560 914.738.5100 631.588.4404 631.249.4108

James Haney, III William Haugland, Jr. John Lizza Joseph K. Posillico Peter Scalamandre H&L Contracting LLC Grace Industries LLC Intercounty Paving Associates Posillico Peter Scalamandre & Sons, Inc. 38 Homan Avenue 11 Commercial Street 113 Magnolia Avenue 1750 New Highway 157 Albany Avenue Bay Shore, NY 11706 Plainview, NY 11803 Westbury, NY 11590 Farmingdale, NY 11735 Freeport, NY 11520 631.831.3114 516.336.6720 516.827.6900 631.249.1872 516.868.3000

LICA Staff Marc Herbst, Executive Director Sheryl Buro, Deputy Executive Director/Chief Financial Officer Lynn Barker, Manager of Marketing, Research & Analytics Samantha Barone, Assistant to the Executive Director

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